The Monmouth-Ocean Soccer Association (MOSA) crowned its champions in the Spring Curci Cup Challenge on Saturday, with winners emerging in the Boys U9 to U16 divisions and Girls U9 to U15 age groups.
“The MOSA Curci Cup Challenge is one of the more unique tournaments in New Jersey,” said Eric Offenberg, MOSA Curci Cup Challenge Tournament Director. “The higher level teams of one age group are pitted in a bracket with the lower level teams of the age group above. Teams that do not normally play each other compete in a single elimination tournament to get to the finals. It was a beautiful day in Marlboro and the games were very competitive, with several games going to penalty kicks to determine a champion.”
MOSA Curci Cup Challenge Champions:
U9 Boys: Sayreville Stingers
U9 Girls: GAK Tigers 1
U10 Boys: Freehold Warriors
U10 Girls: Howell Flames
U11 Boys: Freehold Fire
U11 Girls: Peninsula Soaring Eagles
U12 Boys: Sayreville Lions
U12 Girls: Peninsula Blazin Eagles
U13 Boys: Monmouth Coast Hammerheads
U13 Girls: Howell Storm
U14 Boys: Lakewood Strikers
U14 Girls: TRIC Cheetahs
U15 Boys: HTRSA Bobcats
U15 Girls: Neptune Mystics
U16 Boys: Point Pleasant Ajax Elite
In addition to the soccer action on the pitch, teams and others in attendance were treated to an appearance from Sky Blue FC midfielder Gabi, who is also in the player pool for the Brazil National Team. While at the fields, Gabi interacted with attendees and took part in the trophy presentation following the U9 Boys Championship.
The MOSA Curci Cup Challenge is open exclusively to teams that play in MOSA. As indicated by its name, MOSA is a soccer association with teams that compete in the Monmouth and Ocean Counties of New Jersey. MOSA is a member of New Jersey Youth Soccer, and the league operates in accordance with NJYS policies. This year, the MOSA Cup Series was named in honor of long-time MOSA President and NJYS Treasurer Ben Curci, who passed away earlier this year.
To find out more information about the Monmouth-Ocean Soccer Association (MOSA), visit them online.
